Why Dynamic Load Management Is Necessary in Commercial EV Charging

Commercial buildings often face power supply limitations when multiple EV chargers are installed. Without proper management, the charging demand can quickly exceed the site’s electrical capacity, leading to costly upgrades or even power outages.

Dynamic Load Management (DLM) solves this challenge by intelligently distributing available power among EV chargers in real time.

💡What is Dynamic Load Management?

Dynamic Load Management (DLM) refers to a set of advanced strategies and technologies designed to dynamically allocate and balance the electrical load across multiple EV chargers. This system ensures that the available electrical capacity is utilised optimally, preventing grid overloads, reducing peak demand pressures, and minimising energy costs for both users and energy providers. DLM helps in managing the increasing demand for electricity due to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, while maintaining the stability and reliability of the electrical grid.

🏆 Benefits of Dynamic Load Management

1️⃣ Avoids Overloading the Building’s Electrical System

• Commercial sites (offices, shopping centres, strata car parks) typically have a fixed maximum power capacity.

• If too many EVs charge at once without control, it risks tripping breakers or overloading circuits.

• DLM ensures charging stays within the building’s safe electrical limits.

2️⃣ Maximises Use of Available Power

• Instead of upgrading expensive transformers or switchboards, DLM makes the most of what’s already available.

• For example, if the building has 100 kW capacity, DLM can automatically share it across 10 cars (e.g., 10 kW each) rather than blocking charging.

3️⃣ Fair Charging Distribution

• DLM allocates power based on rules such as:

  • ⚖️ Equal sharing (all EVs get the same rate).

  • ⭐ Priority-based (fleet vehicles or premium users charge faster).

  • ⏱️ First-come, first-served.

• This ensures fairness and efficiency in shared car parks like apartments or workplaces.

4️⃣ Supports Business Growth

• As more employees, residents, or customers switch to EVs, charging demand grows.

• DLM scales easily without immediate infrastructure upgrades, allowing businesses to add chargers gradually.

5️⃣ Reduces Costs

• 💰 Avoids or delays expensive electrical upgrades (transformers, switchboards, cables).

• Works with off-peak tariffs and solar generation to lower operational costs.

• Some systems even integrate with smart energy management for further savings.

6️⃣ Future-Proofs the Site

• EV adoption is accelerating, and charging demand will only rise.

• DLM ensures that today’s installation can adapt to tomorrow’s higher usage without major rework.

✅ Real-World Example

• A strata apartment building has limited spare capacity (say 80 kW).

• 8 residents plug in at once, each requesting 22 kW. Without DLM, the system would overload instantly.

With DLM, each EV might be assigned 10 kW, charging safely and fairly, while staying under the 80 kW limit.

📊 Types of Load Management?

There are generally three main types of load management used in EV charging industry:

1️⃣ Local/Stand-alone Load Management

• Each charger manages its own load based on available power.

• Simple to install, no central control required.

2️⃣ Centralised Load Management

• A central controller monitors all chargers in the site.

• Optimizes distribution of power across multiple chargers.

• Suitable for large commercial buildings or multiple EVs.

3️⃣ Cloud-based/Smart Load Management

• Managed via software in the cloud.

• Offers real-time monitoring, analytics, remote updates, and integration with energy management systems or solar.

• Ideal for scalable and future-proof setups.

🔋 We Can Help

At Future Charging Solutions, we understand that Load Management, and we know that it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every site is different — from electrical capacity, site layout and usage patterns to budget and future expansion plans.

That’s why we offer a range of load management solutions — from simple, low-cost systems to more advanced Dynamic Load Management (DLM) setups.

Our goal is to design the most efficient, compliant, and affordable solution for your building — tailored case by case.

📩 Get in touch via Landline (1300 490 128) , Mobile ( 0483 918 102) or Email (enquiry@futurecharging.com.au) to find out what load management solution is right for your site. Let’s future-proof your EV infrastructure the smart way.